Well onto bigger and better things.. The Pinto in my Mk1 pulls well, but it's getting tired.. Thought about a few options but a neat one presented it's self when my wife's Miata finally rusted away.. I didn't want to run the injection because it's a vacume line nightmare!

Took some time and digging but I finally found a twin Delorto manifold for the motor.. Man it was hard to order not being able to speak or write Japanese.. From there the rest was easy.. Well except that the oil pan for the Miata is a rear sump and fouls the steering gear..

Funny thing though the late 90's FWD Capri uses the Miata motor with a front sump, and I got a pan for $40.00.. Rock Auto had the oil pump pickup tube for $20.00..

I used a stand alone ignition ( NODIZ ) and voila! Just fired it up on the shop floor and it's a runner..

Now it's Pinto out, modern twin cam with 5 speed ( or a 6 speed if I want to upgrade..) in..

Before I stuffed the S2000 drivetrain in my Mk1 I had a complete drivetrain from an NC Miata which I dropped in place and which would have been able to work - but I couldn't stand the sight of all the plastic the NC had, versus the NA and NB which actually looks as a Twin Cam should.

The benefit is also that, being Japanese, it is inherently reliable and you will be able to source parts for years to come versus getting bits - easily - for the original Ford/Lotus Twin Cam/ and even the Pinto motor.

The Carbs on this the way to go as well as it looks 'period' and it will sound nice and nasty - as it should.

Plus getting more HP from these engines is a breeze.

Well done Mark!!!!

Keep posting pics on the build and we shall see you at the ABFM next year with this.

See the plastic!

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He normally deals with Datsun stuff but he was the only vendor I found who dealt with Harada Shokai who make the manifold in Japan. I was unable to find a purchase outlet for them otherwise..

They refer to the Miata 1.6 as a NA6CE and the manifold that Harada Shokai list for it is part number 1043. Since it's not listed on Endo's ebay site I responded to another manifold listing and just told him what I was looking for.. He listed that part number for me specifically and I just did the buy it now.. Endo was great ( hard to understand mind you ) but he made it clear that the manifold was un returnable even if it was wrong ( but it was correct..)

The manifold was good quality as was the linkage provided with it.. It was about 57,000 YEN, so about $720 dollars Canadian

These guys are fantastic, I have purchased many carbs from them.. They jet them and flow bench to balance them prior to shipping.. I have never had a problem with their produce.. I get Delorto's from them, they are better than the Webers in my opinion.. I used DHLA 40's, and told them my approximate horsepower expectation for the motor.. They fired up right away and idled smooth.. Love it!

Cool.. Motor is in and the hoses and exhaust are sorted.. It's a bit of a snake going from the rear of the motor to the rad but turned out looking just fine.. One benefit of this engine is that it's short, so I have lots of room for a rad and fan..

Everything is ready now except I am still waiting for my driveshaft to be done.. Not that I would be driving in this snow anyway!_________________1962 Lotus 7
Escort MK1 RS 2000 Pinto power
66 Cortina estate Miata power
06 GTO
01 Audi TT

Yes it is.. I only just got it on the road though, and I have some things to sort out.. I had a custom drive shaft made for it and it has a vibration, so I have to take it out and have them look at it..

Otherwise it runs well, but there is certainly more power to be had going beyond the base map on the NODIZ so I am going to play with that again..

Yes it is.. I only just got it on the road though, and I have some things to sort out.. I had a custom drive shaft made for it and it has a vibration, so I have to take it out and have them look at it..

Otherwise it runs well, but there is certainly more power to be had going beyond the base map on the NODIZ so I am going to play with that again..

It sure is nice though having the Miata 5 speed!!

Can you post the Craigslist link Mark? I really shouldn't look because am still not finished the fine tuning of the brakes and suspension on the Cortina and I don't have the room or the money or...